A Quick Travel Guide To The Enchanting City Of Kota
Famous for its forts and palaces, Kota in Rajasthan is a major industrial hub. Situated on the banks of Chambal river, Kota displays an admirable history and nature’s beauty. Let’s know more about this fascinating city and its tourism scenario.
One of the most aggressively growing and picturesque cities of Rajasthan, Kota has surely turned out to be the surprise tourist destination. Located on the banks of the river Chambal, and the Aravallis on the backdrop, Kota never fails to mesmerize its visitors. Kota is known for its abundance of natural beauty and both flora and fauna. There are some spectacular sand dunes for your desert adventure and green wetlands for watching migratory birds. This unparalleled mix of the best of nature makes Kota a place to explore.
Each year thousands of tourists visit Kota, to explore the rich history of
the city. A Kota to Jaipur train, which runs fortnightly can be boarded if you’re coming from the capital. Otherwise, regular modes of road transport connects you with the city. Kota’s City Fort is a major attraction and one of the largest in the state. Built in typical Rajasthani style, this one fort is a must visit, especially if you want to know about the historical past of the city. Kota is also extremely famous for its Dusshera celebrations, which is organized in a unique way with every major incident from the story being enacted on a large stage. Lastly, the burning of the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnath is another crowd puller.
Cultural events and fairs are an important part in the society of small cities in India. Kota too, see a fair share of rural fairs happening all year around. Festivals like Gangaur, which is one of the major in Rajasthan, is celebrated with huge pomp. Processions are carried out in which the idol of Goddess Gauri is taken out with majestic fanfare, combined with dancers, dhols, camels and elephants.
Kota also houses some wonderful options for the shopaholics. The Doria Sarees are extremely popular among the women shoppers. Other items like local handicrafts, pottery, junk jewellery and miniature paintings are also worth taking a look at. Kota is also famous for its marble industries. Used in flooring and house making, polished marbles of all types can be availed from its markets.
Apart from the city wonders, Kota’s proximity to other major destinations
like Ranthambore, Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur and Bharatpur is an added advantage for tourists who’re looking for a round trip of the region.
One more aspect of the city, is the array of coaching classes. Yes, if you haven’t heard of Kota before, the city sees a huge footfall of students from all parts of the country, who take admissions in the coaching classes preparing them for competitive exams. The majority of students coming in the city work hard to get through the IITs and medical schools. With the huge visitors influx, train timings and availability can differ, so it's better to keep checking your PNR status until you board.
Kota offers several inexpensive places to enjoy your meal. The majority of them serves vegetarian food, seeing the cultural background and student’s population, however, you can still find good non-vegetarian food in the town. There are several mid-range and budget hotels in the city for tourists. The best time to explore the city is from September to February.
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